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Market Chatter: Licensing Delays Continue for Chinese Rare Earth Exports to US

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Chinese rare earth exports are recovering, though licensing delays persist, Reuters reported Friday.

Despite an agreement to normalize trade following 2025's tariffs, Beijing still requires U.S. diplomatic intervention to release critical materials such as yttrium, according to the report.

Greer issued a "passing grade," noting recent shipments have stabilized supplies for American aerospace and semiconductor firms, Reuters wrote. He added that the U.S. continues pressing counterparts to ensure consistent flow.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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